HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsGulangyu Island
Fujian · China
Your local great guide will pick up at Xiamen Cruise port according to your cruise ship. Follow your guide and take a relaxing ferry ride to UNESCO World Heritage Site -Gulangyu Island. Upon arrival, spend quality time to explore the charming Island include classic chinese Garden, admire the historic colonial architecture, enjoy a leisure stroll along the picturesque beach side, visit China’s only Piano museum, Sunlight rock etc base on your interests while learn the local culture, history from your guide.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gulangyu Island
Welcome to Gulangyu Island, an extraordinary enclave of tranquility situated just off the coast of Xiamen. Known as the 'Garden on the Sea,' this tiny island—spanning only about two square kilometers—is a repository of…
Listen in the app2The Most Beautiful Corner and the Romantic Crossroads
Upon departing the ferry terminal, we soon arrive at the 'Most Beautiful Corner,' a location that has become a pilgrimage site for modern travelers and social media enthusiasts. This Y-shaped intersection is more than just a…
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We now transition from the sun-drenched streets into the cool embrace of the Longshan Cave. This pedestrian tunnel is not merely a shortcut through the island's hilly terrain; it is a gallery of history and a triumph of practical…
Listen in the app4The Organ Museum: Majestic Pipes and Global History
Gulangyu is renowned for its pianos, but it is also home to a more grand and imposing instrument: the organ. We stand now at the Organ Museum, housed in the historic Eight Diagrams Building (Bagua Lou), recognizable by its iconic…
Listen in the app5Shuzhuang Garden: The Hidden Sea and Receding Hill
We now enter Shuzhuang Garden, arguably the most sophisticated private garden on the island. Built in 1913 by the wealthy Taiwanese businessman Lin Erjia, the garden was designed to evoke his childhood home in Taiwan, which had…
Listen in the app6The Piano Museum: A Century of Melodies
Located within the grounds of Shuzhuang Garden, the Piano Museum is the soul of Gulangyu. It houses over seventy rare and antique pianos donated by the overseas Chinese collector Hu Youyi, a native of the island. …
Listen in the app7The Statue of Zheng Chenggong: The Guardian of the Strait
Our final stop on the island's walking route is the monumental statue of Zheng Chenggong, also known as Koxinga. This towering stone figure, carved from granite, stands on a massive outcrop overlooking the sea. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As the evening light begins to twinkle across the water and the street lamps of the Old Town flicker to life, we reach the conclusion of our journey on Gulangyu. We have walked through the 'Garden on the Sea,' explored its…
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What is Gulangyu Island?
Gulangyu Island is a place in Fujian · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Fujian · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.4453, 118.0738 |
| Last updated |
